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North Charleston, SC
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Population: 114,542
Home Price: $203,100
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Overview
North Charleston is a midsize city in the state of South Carolina with a population of 114,542. North Charleston has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
24.0 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of North Charleston, SC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
North Charleston
South Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$29,857
$28,823
$32,693
Median Household Income
$52,264
$51,711
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
7.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
13.0%
14.4%
10.5%
Age
North Charleston
South Carolina
United States
Median Age
33.7
43.0
42.3
Gender
North Charleston
South Carolina
United States
Male
50.1%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
49.9%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
North Charleston
South Carolina
United States
White
41.4%
60.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
43.7%
32.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
3.1%
0.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.9%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
4.6%
1.6%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.0%
3.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
North Charleston
South Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$203,100
$162,789
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$954
$658
$801
Family Households
33.4%
33.4%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
34.8%
34.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
48.7%
69.7%
72.9%
Renters
51.3%
30.3%
27.1%
Education
North Charleston
South Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.9%
10.2%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
28.5%
28.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.2%
19.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.4%
9.4%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
18.0%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
North Charleston
South Carolina
United States
Mathematics
34.9%
44.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
34.8%
45.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
North Charleston
South Carolina
United States
Murder
22.5
13.1
3.0
Rape
89.3
42.6
38.0
Robbery
198.6
97.8
40.7
Assault
655.6
481.1
188.5
Property Crime
North Charleston
South Carolina
United States
Burglary
739.7
650.7
336.1
Theft
4442.7
2837.3
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
836.9
252.9
167.1
Arson
12.1
12.2
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around North Charleston, SC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
food wine
food drinks
food truck
thai food
delicious food
fooddrinks
distilling co
beer
hot wings
hot sauce
wine
fried chicken
seafood
chef
bbq
drinks
chicken tenders
restaurant
ice cream
tacos
country music
food wine
football
nascar
gamecock
video games
penn state football
wrestling
pro wrestling
little league
professional wrestling
fantasy football
baseball
basketball
nfl
golf
tennis
adventurous traveler
gaming
nfl nhl
inspired by
fashion
art gallery
gallery
canvas
comic
film photography
imagery
comics
collection
studio
photography
graphic design
nature
multidiscipline
creative
poems
textiles
jewelry
songwriting
spending time
spare time
nascar
video games
anime
side hustle
collector
books
comic books
comics
gardening
gaming
tv shows
nfl nhl
sportbikes
photography
merchant mariner
traveling hiking
fulltime
comics graphic novels
sports
food drinks
radio show
fashion
pro wrestling
professional wrestling
producer
arts
marketing
gaming
tv shows
news photog
nfl nhl
studio
photography
pop culture
tv
ent
technology soaps
influencer
sports
winter
summer
arts
snorkeling
aquarium
gardening
beach
photography
mountains
nature
atmospher
facilities
recreation department
beaches
space
ambience
aquatics
backyard
cypress gardens
food truck
black owned
comic book store
retail store
online store
order online
retail
liquor store
pharmacy
restaurant
drive thru
auto parts
tote bags
christmas shopping
glass bottles
online ordering
publix
affordable prices
cocktail menu
candles
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